Rutundu Log Cabins Mount Kenya

Rutundu Log Cabins Mount Kenya is located on the rim of Lake Rutundu, overlooking the northeastern face of Mt Kenya. These simple but welcoming cabins, situated on the edge of Lake Rutundu, are the perfect place to escape from the fast pace of modern life, unwind and experience nature at close range. 

Enjoy walking in the incredibly fresh mountain air or try your hand at trout fishing on Lake Rutundu or Lake Alice.  Bring your catch back to cook and enjoy from the veranda of the main cabin, with incredible views across the magical high-altitude heathland. 

Rutundu is perfect for fishermen, walkers, families, adventurers, and those simply wanting to experience the tranquility of the mountain.  Rutundu is also undeniably romantic for those on a honeymoon.

There is an airstrip about 1.5 km from the cabins and a helicopter pad about 0.1 km from the cabins. Nanyuki is about 4.5 hours drive away from the camp.

Rutundu Log Cabins are 2 log cabins overlooking Lake Rutundu, each with open log fires and en-suite bathrooms. The main cabin features a sitting room, dining room, verandah, a well-equipped kitchen, and a bedroom with a double bed and a bunk bed.

The other cabin is detached from the main building and has a bedroom with a double bed and two single beds. The cabins accommodate 4 guests comfortably and have another 4 beds available if guests are willing to share rooms.

The cabins have been built along with the principles of the Alaskan log cabin using large cedar logs found in the forests around the mountain.

Moss fills the cracks between the logs to keep the cabins warm and cozy. Rutundu log cabins Mount Kenya is on a self-catering basis; guests must bring all their food, drinks, and firewood.

There is a gas oven and hob and an ‘outdoor’ fridge, but no deep freeze. There is no electricity, all lighting is from solar lamps.

Rutundu Log Cabins Mount Kenya Activities in the cabins include fishing, hiking, nature walks, bird watching, and horse riding. The guests can also enjoy scenic flights and riding.

Rutundu Log Cabins Mount Kenya Non-Residents Rates Include:

Accommodation in the two log cabins, Toiletries, bedding, equipped kitchen, Staff to clean and assist with cooking, fishing & walking, Guided walking excursions to Lake Alice, Use of a boat on Lake Rutundu, including use of fishing equipment (Excluding lures), Porters from the car park to the cabins, Charcoal and firewood wood for cooking and heating

Notes

* Transport to and from Rutundu
* No pets are allowed including dogs
* Check-out time is strictly 1000 Hours
* Gratuities and anything of a personal nature
* Charcoal and wood for cooking and heating
* Children under the age of five stay free of charge
* Drinks and food (Kindly contact us for recommendations)
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* Check-in time is strictly before 1700 Hours (traveling after dark is not recommended)
* Given its unique environmental setting we kindly request that visitors take all rubbish with them on departure
* Check-out time is strictly 1000 Hours (please have everything out of the cabins and ready for transport across the gorge by 0930 hours)
* Check-in time is strictly before 1700 hours (traveling after dark is not recommended and the staff needs time before dark to transport luggage across the gorge and up to the cabins).
* If you are visiting Lake Alice, please ensure that you pay the Mt. Kenya Park Fees to Kenya Wildlife Services before arrival. If you are fishing during your stay, please ensure that you have a valid fishing license

Rutundu Log Cabins Accommodation Rates Exclude:

* Fishing lures
* Horse riding
* All food and drinks
* Helicopter excursions 
* Road rescue if needed
* Gratuities – ask for guidelines
* Anything of a personal nature
* Transport to and from Rutundu
* Mt. Kenya National Park fees & Fishing fees
* Government Department of Fisheries fishing licenses

2024 Rutundu Log Cabins Mount Kenya Residents Rates Include: 

Accommodation in the two Log Cabins, Toiletries, bedding, and equipped kitchen, Staff to clean cabins, and assist with cooking, fishing & walking, Guided walking excursions to Lake Alice, Use of the boat on Lake Rutundu & Porters from the car park

Notes

* If you are visiting Lake Alice, please ensure that you pay the Mt. Kenya Park Fees to Kenya Wildlife Services before arrival. If you are fishing during your stay, please ensure that you have a valid fishing license

Rutundu Log Cabins Residents Accommodation Rates Exclude:

* All food and drinks
* Road rescue if needed
* Any fishing equipment
* Transport to and from Rutundu
* Mt. Kenya National Park & fishing fees
* Government Dept. of Fisheries licenses
* Gratuities and anything of a personal nature
* Charcoal and firewood for cooking and heating

Getting to Rutundu log Cabins by Road
Rutundu Log Cabins can be reached by turning off the main Nanyuki – Isiolo road up to the log cabins, a four-wheel drive vehicle is needed, and the drive should take about 1.5 hours.

The road deteriorates somewhat from the hollow trees onwards; the trees are a good halfway mark in terms of time. The road ends at the Kizita gorge, where you leave your vehicle.

From here to the cabins is a 15-minute, challenging walk through the gorge. The staff will meet you where the road ends and will carry your luggage to the cabins.

Getting to Rutundu Log Cabins by Air
Rutundu Log Cabins by air can be reached through an airstrip about 1.5 km from the cabins and a helipad about 100 meters from the cabins.

Getting to Rutundu Log Cabins by Horse
There is now an option of riding to Rutundu Log Cabins. Neighboring Kisima Farm provides trained polo horses to ride through the moorland and up to Rutundu.

Overnight stays are a must in this case. Please be warned that the horses are well-trained polo horses and you need to be an experienced rider.

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